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Residents in Le Porge Douse Embers After Destructive French Wildfire

Residents in southwestern France work to prevent reignitions after a severe wildfire destroys numerous homes in the Gironde region.

By 28 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET Updated 28 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET

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Residents in Le Porge, located in southwestern France's Gironde region, have been working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers, according to Euronews. The blaze has destroyed at least 170 homes in the area.

As recovery efforts begin following the disaster, smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape across the affected community.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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